December weather forecastWhitney, NE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Whitney, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
During January and December, Whitney experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
In Whitney, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Whitney, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:29 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Whitney, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Whitney, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Whitney, NE
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Whitney, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Whitney, NE
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).
Average rainfall in December
Whitney, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Whitney, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Whitney, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Whitney, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whitney, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Whitney, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Whitney, NE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Whitney, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Whitney, NE
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
